CLA-2-84:S:N:N1:106-882157
Mr. Don Majewski
A. N. Deringer, Inc.
2436 Bagley Avenue
Detroit, MI 48232-3062
RE: The tariff classification of a cattle scratcher from Canada.
Dear Mr. Majewski:
In your letter dated January 18, 1993 you requested a tariff
classification ruling. You included descriptive literature with
your request.
The merchandise in question is referred to as a Norris
Cattle Oiler, but is otherwise described as a cattle scratcher
designed to be used in a farmer's yard. Information in the
request showed three models of the basic design. The basic
machine consists of a steel frame which supports one or two
manilla ropes and houses a steel tank with a pump, hoses and
fittings. The tank may contain insect repellent, medication or
any other chemical the farmer may require. As cattle rub against
the taut rope, the tension against the rope activates the pump
which dispenses the desired chemical through hoses on to the
rope. As the cattle continue to rub against the rope, the
chemical is applied to their hides.
The applicable subheading for the cattle scratcher will be
8436.80.0040, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for other agricultural, horticultural,
forestry, poultry-keeping or bee-keeping machinery, other barn
and barnyard machines. The rate of duty will be
free.
This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Section
177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177). A copy of this ruling letter should be attached to the entry
documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If the
documents have been filed without a copy, this ruling should be
brought to the attention of the Customs officer handling the
transaction.
Sincerely,
Jean F. Maguire
Area Director
New York Seaport